California citrus growers shocked and blindsided by arrival of lemons from Argentina

[Judi Lynn]

MAY 26, 2017 4:15 PM
BY ROBERT RODRIGUEZ
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Argentine lemons are on their way and California farmers are angry.

Friday was the first day that South American lemons were allowed into the U.S. market after a 16-year absence.

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Citrus growers were feeling somewhat confident in January when President Donald Trump issued a 60-day stay on the Obama administration’s plans to lift the ban on lemons from Argentina. But in May, President Trump, who many in farming voted for, agreed to lift the ban and farmers were feeling betrayed.

Nelsen said many in the industry felt “shocked and blindsided” by the decision and last week citrus industry leaders filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Fresno. The suit, filed by the U.S. Citrus Science Council, alleges the federal government relied on incomplete science and political considerations in making its decision.

More:
http://www.fresnobee.com/news/business/agriculture/article152959484.html

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[no_hypocrisy]

1. That explains why six months ago, lemons were going 3 for $2.00 and now

they're 3 for 89 cents.

[lostnfound]

2. Good timing since we don't have labor to pick them. Nt

[Wellstone ruled]

3. Suckers,you really thought

Dumb Donnie was going to cover your ass,for get about it.

[Best_man23]

4. Bought the con